New: hive-182035All contenthive-129948hive-196917krsteemzzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-166405uncommonlabhive-185836hive-183397hive-150122photographyhive-144064bitcoinhive-188619lifekrsuccesshive-101145hive-124908hive-103599hive-139150hive-106183hive-184714hive-150943TrendingNewHotLikersmotlhamme (54)in hive-182035 • 19 days agoLithuanian traditional attireLithuanian traditional attire is known for its intricate embroidery, vibrant colors, and unique designs. The costumes often reflect the region of origin and the occasion. Key Elements of…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know light is electro magnetic radiationLight is indeed a form of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation encompasses a whole spectrum of energy waves, and visible light is just a small portion of that spectrum. It's the part…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know a car travelling at 80kph (50mph) uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistanceHere's a breakdown of how speed affects fuel efficiency and wind resistance: Wind resistance increases with the square of speed. This means that as your speed doubles, the wind resistance…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know according to the old English time system a moment is 1 and a half minutesThere is some truth to the idea that a "moment" in Old English timekeeping was related to a longer duration than our modern understanding of a moment (a very brief instant). However, it wasn't quite…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know paper money was first used in ChinaPaper money was first used in China. They are credited with inventing paper money around the 7th century AD. It was a major innovation that made large transactions much easier to handle compared…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know the lie detector was invented in 1921The lie detector, also known as a polygraph, was invented in 1921 by a Californian police officer named John Augustus Larson. It's interesting to note that while the polygraph machine was a novel…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know Sir Isaac Newton was 23 when he discovered the law of gravityThe discovery of gravity by Isaac Newton is a fascinating story, but there's some nuance to consider: The Apple Story: The famous tale of Newton and the falling apple likely wasn't the…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know there is enough petrol in a full tank of a Jumbo Jet to drive the average car 4 times around the worldJumbo Jet Fuel Capacity: While jumbo jets, like the Boeing 747, have a massive fuel capacity (ranging from 48,400 to 63,000 gallons), it's important to consider the type of fuel. Jet fuel and car…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know to crack a whip the tip must be travelling faster than the speed of soundThat's the key to the satisfying "crack" sound of a whip. The tip of the whip accelerates throughout its travel due to a phenomenon called the whip effect. Here's how it works: The user…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know cars were first started with ignition keys in 1949While the concept of car keys existed earlier, you're right that 1949 is significant for ignition keys. That's the year Chrysler introduced the first car with a key-operated ignition system that…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know minus 40C is exactly the same temperature as minus 40FThat's a cool fact and a great trivia question. Minus 40 degrees Celsius is indeed exactly the same temperature as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It might seem strange because the scales are…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know the revolving door was invented in 1888You are well-informed about the history of the revolving door. The inventor, Theophilus Van Kannel, received a patent for his "Storm-Door Structure" in 1888. It was designed to address issues like…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know the Chinese used fingerprints as a method of identification as far back as AD 700the record for fingerprint identification in China goes back even further! Evidence suggests the Chinese were the first to use fingerprints for identification, but their use dates back to 300 BC…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know the first metered taxi was introduced in 1907The first metered taxi actually hit the streets in October 1907, not quite the beginning of the year. It was a big deal, especially in New York City where the New York Taxicab Company launched…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know that after petrol, coffee is the largest item bought and soldIt sounds like coffee is a truly global phenomenon. I can't confirm it's the largest item after petrol, but there's definitely evidence for its massive popularity. Here are some statistics to…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know you shed a complete layer of skin every 4 weeksThe outermost layer of your skin, called the epidermis, does regenerate about every 28 days (or 4 weeks), but it happens gradually. Those millions of dead skin cells you shed daily are flaking off…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know you shed a complete layer of skin every 4 weeksWhile it's true your skin is constantly renewing itself, it doesn't shed a complete layer every 4 weeks. Here's the breakdown: Skin Renewal Cycle: This process, called desquamation, takes…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know red blood cells are produced in bone marrowRed blood cells are indeed produced in the red bone marrow of our bones. Bone marrow is a fascinating factory constantly churning out these vital oxygen-carrying cells. Did you know that our…yourcorner (52)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know 1 square inch of human skin contains 625 sweat glandsWhile it's true our skin is covered in many sweat glands, current estimates suggest one square inch of human skin contains closer to 650 sweat glands. Here's a breakdown of what our skin…rada11219 (50)in hive-182035 • 5 months agoDid you know when your face blushes so does your stomach liningIt's a fascinating fact, and you're well-informed. When you blush, the rosy hue isn't just limited to your cheeks. The increased blood flow that causes your face to redden extends to your stomach…
